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5 Scriptures to Give You Courage

  Sometimes you just need crazy faith. Courage to finish what you started. If you don’t need it; I do. (Smile) If you need these, please leave a comment. There is strength in numbers! “So don’t fear, for I am with you; don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold …

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Word Wednesday: Grace Living/ Episkenoo (2 Cor. 8,9)

    I was restless. No matter how much I prayed or how hard I tried, I couldn’t find a rhythm for the fast. I couldn’t gather the resolve to refrain from foods I vowed I wouldn’t eat. One day I’d be successful and “holy” and the next I’d fall off the wagon without a thought.   I stood miserable …

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Bite of Bread: Bites of Grace

Grace, then, is grace,–that is to say, it is sovereign, it is free, it is sure, it is unconditional, and it is everlasting.” ~ Alexander Whyte I’ve been thinking about grace lately. I’ve needed it. Last week my church kicked off a twenty-one day fast. We were given three different fasts to participate in. Social media/technology Lunch (skip lunch everyday) …

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How Many Times Have You Jumped Out of the Boat?: The Passion of Peter

  “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:31)   He was one of Jesus’ favorite disciples, I think. Even though John considered himself the favorite. Prone to jumping the gun and putting his foot in his mouth, Peter’s personality often suffers our jokes and judgment. But this disciple is one of my favorites too. People …

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Bite of Bread: Feeding Your Mind Good Stuff for a Healthier You

  You know what they say. “You are what you eat.” If that is true, I’m afraid I would be a Mcdouble-cheese enchilada as I write this post. That was lunch and dinner. I usually don’t eat that badly, but I do have my days. Last night I roasted some butternut squash to offset the pizza I picked up for …

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